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QR code generators compared

This is not a ranking. It is a short index of the five generators we actually checked, with the policy that matters after you print: does the redirect stay up when a trial ends or a plan lapses.

  • Free 3 dynamic codes
  • Never expires
  • Vector SVG & PNG
  • City & Device Analytics

What we compared

Each page below looks at one provider. Claims come from that vendor's own help centre or pricing page and were last checked on 6 September 2026. We do not invent scan limits or trial lengths. If you only need one fact: QRtracer keeps printed redirects live on Free and after a cancel. You pay for analytics depth, SVG on Pro, and API volume — not for the code to keep working.

The five write-ups

Start with the provider you already printed: - [QR Code Generator (Egoditor / Bitly)](/compare/qr-code-generator-alternative) — 14-day trial codes stop redirecting when the trial ends. - [QR Tiger](/compare/qr-tiger-alternative) — free dynamic codes stop at 500 scans; paid codes stop if the subscription lapses. - [Flowcode](/compare/flowcode-alternative) — codes stay up after lapse, but editing locks and free analytics cap at 500 scans. - [ME-QR](/compare/me-qr-alternative) — free redirects can show ads before your page. - [Bitly QR](/compare/bitly-qr-code-alternative) — useful if you already live in Bitly; pricing starts much higher than €5.99/month. Need the raw redirect chain instead of a brand name? Use the [expiry checker](/tools/qr-code-expiry-checker).

How to read a claim on these pages

Every comparison page lists `claims[]` with a source URL and a checked-on date. If a vendor changes policy, we update the date rather than leaving a stale paragraph. That review happens quarterly — next pass is due December 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which generator should I pick?▾
If you already printed on another brand, read that brand's page first. If you have not printed yet and you care about the code surviving a cancelled plan, create the code on QRtracer. The compare pages exist so you can verify that sentence against each vendor's own docs.
Why is there no numbered top 10?▾
Ranked lists hide the only question that matters after print: what happens when money stops. A sourced policy note is more useful than a score.

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